Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Seaview Downs, accounting for 53.9% (1,464 people). This share was higher than Marion (C) (46.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,423 people and 20.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Seaview Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Seaview Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Marion (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Seaview Downs, with comparison markers for Marion (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,464
% of total
53.9%
Change from 2016
+20.8pp
1,464
53.9%
+20.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
466
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
466
17.2%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
206
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
206
7.6%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
131
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
131
4.8%
-4.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
76
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-11.7pp
76
2.8%
-11.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
48
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
48
1.8%
-3.0pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
47
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
47
1.7%
-
Baptist
2021 count
37
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
37
1.4%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
34
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
34
1.3%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
24
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
24
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,423
+20.8pp
Western Catholic
+443
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+190
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
+119
-4.9pp
Not stated
+58
-11.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+42
-3.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+14
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Seaview Downs. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Marion (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | % | Marion (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,464 | 53.9% | 46.7% | 41 | 33.1% | 37.1% | +1,423 | +20.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 466 | 17.2% | 15.8% | 23 | 18.5% | 18.1% | +443 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 206 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 16 | 12.9% | 10.0% | +190 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 131 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 12 | 9.7% | 6.2% | +119 | -4.9pp |
| Not stated | 76 | 2.8% | 4.3% | 18 | 14.5% | 7.5% | +58 | -11.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 48 | 1.8% | 2.8% | 6 | 4.8% | 3.0% | +42 | -3.0pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 47 | 1.7% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 37 | 1.4% | 1.6% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 34 | 1.3% | 1.7% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 24 | 0.9% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.7% | - | - |
| Total | 2,714 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,590 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.